Background
During the Prosperity FPSO mooring lines installation campaign executed by the SBM Installation Vessel Normand Installer, over about 12 weeks (from June to Sept ’22 approx.), each safety observation card raised a budget of 25$ was allocated. This budget was raised to 35$ in the last phase.
Considering the 784 cards raised, the overall budget acquired was approx. $22500. The budget has been then split in 2 and allocated to 2 different programs, one in Trinidad as part of the Project executed in Trinidad – Chagterms Yard) to support the JBF Pediatric Centre and one in Guyana to support NGO National Coordination Coalition is support access to the young student to sports activity in the cummings community.
Outcomes
The program in Guyana is conducted twice per week in two sessions with certified football coaches from the Vurlon Mills Academy. The children were provided with all gears including boots, protective pads, pants, tops, bibs and balls , while the cones and other training essentials were procured as part of this project. Liquids throughout the sessions and snacks afterwards are all part of this experience for the girls and boys.
It is the plan that this project will serve as a catalyst to elevate qualities like discipline, determination, and teamwork, and promote social growth for underprivileged students. Most of the participants are enrolled in the literacy program ran by the NCC this component will add to a rounded learning and empowering approach.